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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.50, 3,036.69 and 1,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.50, 3,036.69 and 1,269.54 is: 1,751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.50 : 3,036.69 = 1,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.50/3,036.69 = 1,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.50x = 3,036.69 × 1,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.50x = 3,855,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,199.42/2,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.97

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